Thursday, April 20
Arts
Edge of Perception听UK artist Ben Gooding unveils his latest collection of abstract geometric art in this available-for-purchase exhibit. 6pm at Artlink Canada. Free.
The Piano Teacher听A young woman trying to regain her musical expression receives lessons in life and love from an unconventional source. 7:30pm at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. Tickets from $29 at
Comedy
#狈辞贵颈濒迟别谤听In this interactive show the Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter accounts of celebrities provide inspiration for each scene. 9:15pm at the Improv Centre. Tickets from $7.50 at
Funny Music Weirdo听Multi-talented Chase Padgett impresses audiences with his guitar skills, wild characters and observational wit in this stand-up act. 8pm at Studio 1398. Tickets $25 at
Food
Railtown Urban Eats Culinary Tour听Stroll through historic Japantown and uncover the city鈥檚 colourful history while sampling drinks and bites on this guided tour. 1:30pm at H.A.V.E Caf茅. Tickets $59.99 at
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Friday, April 21
Arts
麻豆传媒映画Photo Book Fair听With more than 25 exhibitors, this inaugural festival promotes local artists, photographers and publishers of achievement in their craft. 7pm at the Western Front. Tickets $10 at
Music
DakhaBrakha听Specializing in 鈥淓thno-chaos,鈥� this ensemble from Kiev combines traditional Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian music with their own to produce something altogether new. 8pm at York Theatre. Tickets $20 at
Comedy
Talk Felty to Me听Puppets get dirty in this outrageously funny show of improv and adult humour. 10:30pm at Havana Theatre. $10 at
Social
Earth Day Celebration Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, kicks off this evening鈥檚 festivities inspired by Innovation in Sustainability. 4pm at TELUS Garden. Tickets from $12 at
Wake N Shake Early mornings are the new club scene in this epic dance party and yoga bash held in anticipation of the May 9 provincial election. 6:15am at Beaumont Studio. Tickets $30 at
Spring Fling听QMUNITY presents a friendly and enjoyable evening for LGBTQ/2S seniors and older adults to socialize, make friends and celebrate the start of spring. 5pm at Haro Park Centre Society. Free tickets at
Make It! The Handmade Revolution 200 of your favourite artists, crafters, and makers will be back at the PNE to show off their latest wares. Product categories include jewelry, art, babies/kids, fashion, home d茅cor, food and drink, and much more. April 21-23 at the PNE Forum. Tickets $5 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free.
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Saturday, April 22
Arts
Write Your Own Chinese Opera 101听Composer Alan Lau and 麻豆传媒映画Chinese Music ensemble director Jirong Huang lead this interactive workshop that explores the ancient art-form through calligraphy, poetry and music. 2pm at the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum. Free.
Song for the Open Road听Inspired by the Walt Whitman poem, this Capture Photo Photography central exhibition features the work of visual artists from Canada, Eritrea, Ireland, Sweden and the US. 3pm at the Contemporary Art Gallery. Free.
Music
James Ehnes听Conducting and playing the violin, Ehnes leads the 麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra in a spring concert of songs and serenades from Elgar to Vaughan Williams. 8pm at the Orpheum. Tickets from $19 at
The Silent War听Artists of N'we Jinan music release their fifth album with the participation of more than 40 First Nation youth performers. 8pm at 1739 Venables Hall. $10 at
Heimir Men鈥檚 Choir Performs as part of Chor Leoni鈥檚 third annual VAN/MAN Male Choral Summit, bringing together more than 300 choral singers from across the globe. The Heimir Choir consists of 50 Icelandic men between the ages of 16 and 64. 4pm at Chan Shun Concert Hall. Free.
Social
Improv Workshop Drop-in听Loosen up and learn from the talented members of the 麻豆传媒映画TheatreSports League in this friendly and fun class for improv beginners. 1:30pm at False Creek Community Centre. Tickets $20 at the door.
Earth Day Makeover Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) invites Vancouverites to celebrate Earth Day and give back to the local habitat through invasive plant removal and weaving, nest basket installation, and native plant planting. A SPES naturalist will also offer guided tours of the great blue heron colony in Stanley Park where heron pairs are busily laying eggs in 71 nests. From 11am-4pm at the viewing plaza above Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon at the corner of Chilco St. and Alberni St. Free.
Out of Town
Party for the Planet听BC鈥檚 largest Earth Day celebration includes live musical performances, story time for the kids, a tree sale and plenty more activities for the entire family. 10am at Surrey City Hall Plaza. Free.
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Sunday, April 23
Arts
Let鈥檚 Photo Zine Teens get creative and explore the world of self-publication in this zine workshop guided by local artist, Julia Dahee Hong. 10am at the James Black Gallery. Free registration at [email protected]
Anne of Green Gables听Relive the 1985 classic film with Megan Follows as the rambunctious heroine growing up on picturesque Prince Edward Island. 1pm at the Cinematheque. Free.
Music
麻豆传媒映画Cantata Singers听In honour of the Bard鈥檚 birthday, the prestigious choir presents an afternoon concert comprised of songs from around the world. 3pm at The Orpheum Annex. Tickets $30 at
Social
International Children鈥檚 Festival听From musical performances to educational workshops, this event plays host to plenty of fun activities for the entire family. 11am at CBC Vancouver. Free.
Textile Fix-It听Learn to mend and keep your favourite garments out of the landfill in this material-supplied event hosted by Frameworq. 10am at Mount Pleasant Library. Free.
Food
East Van Gogos Musical Brunch听Jazz singer Helen Hanson and pianist Miles Black host this live music brunch in support of Gogos 鈥� African grandmothers raising children orphaned by AIDS. 11am at Trout Lake Community Centre. Tickets $25 at [email protected]
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Monday, April 24
Arts
Black Lives Matter听The works of local black artists and creators are recognized in this showcase curated by poet and community organizer, Cicely Belle-Blain. 3pm at the Historic Theatre. Tickets $10 at
Music
麻豆传媒映画Symphony Orchestra听Part of Spring Fest, The Planets is an immersive musical experience that takes audiences on a trip through the solar system set to the music of Gustav Holst. 8pm at the Orpheum. Tickets $19 at
Heimir Male Choir of Skagafjord A 50-person choir consisting of Icelandic men between the ages of 16 and 64 unveil a repertoire entitled, Greetings from Iceland. The performance will include arrangements of Icelandic songs developed by choir director Stefan Gislason and will include guest spots from renowned soloists Thora Einarsdottir (soprano) and Oskar Petursson (tenor). 7:30pm at St. Andrew鈥檚 Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St. Tickets $30 at
Comedy
Stacked Comedy听Former Video on Trial personality Eddie Della Siepe brings his witty sarcasm to the stage with guest performances. 9pm at Yagger鈥檚 Kits. Tickets $5 at the door.
Social
6 Degrees Vancouver: Are you Home?听Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul speak at this open forum program which explores Canada鈥檚 future potential. 8am at the SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Tickets from $25 at
Food
California Wine Fair听Sample more than 350 wines from the Golden State at this comprehensive wine exhibition and fundraiser for the Arts Club. 7pm at 麻豆传媒映画Convention Centre East. Tickets $90 at
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Tuesday, April 25
Arts
Femme4Femme听Hosted by Amber Dawn, Leah Lakshmi Peipzna-Samarashinha and Kai Cheng Thom, this evening celebrates the literary achievements by these influential women. 8pm at the Historic Theatre. Tickets $15 at
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City听Urban planner and activist Jane Jacob is the focal point of this documentary aimed at her fight to protect communities. Event includes a live panel discussion with former 麻豆传媒映画city planner Brent Toderian, urbanist Yuri Artibise and architect Elizabeth Mackenzie. 7pm at Vancity Theatre. Tickets $10
Music
Dweezil Zappa听Son of rock legend Frank Zappa, the talented guitarist plays a selection of his favourite songs, from Hendrix to his own work. 7pm at the Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $49.50 at
Comedy
Cartems Open Mic听Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds with an impromptu evening of stand-up, music and poetry. 6:30pm at Cartems Donuterie Main St. Free.
Social
IQ 2000听Enlist your friends and compete in the biggest trivia event in the city featuring the hit show, The Office. 8:30pm at the Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $9.99 at
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Wednesday, April 26
Arts
End of the Rainbow Judy Garland鈥檚 last comeback and final days leading up to her death are chronicled in this Peter Quilter musical. 8pm at the Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets from $20 at
Long Division听Connected by tragic events, seven individuals use modern arithmetic to reveal their true natures and relationships in this multimedia play. 8pm at Pi Theatre. Tickets $25 at
The Body Is Not An Apology听In participation with the Verses Festival of Words, Sonya Renee Taylor and Denise Jolly promote their tenets of Radical Self Love and Body Empowerment in a culture of Body Terrorism. 7pm at the Historic Theatre. Tickets $15 at
Comedy
Spoken Nerd with Jordan Abel听Geeks rejoice! Proudly proclaim your fandom in this open mic performance where costumes are strongly encouraged. 3pm at Storm Crow Tavern Commercial Dr. Tickets are pay-what-you-can at the door.
Social
The Unsolved Murder of Jennie Eldon Conroy听Join journalist and author Eve Lazarus as she investigates this never-been-solved case from 1944. 7pm at the 麻豆传媒映画Police Museum. Tickets $10 at
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Thursday, April 27
Arts
Goh Ballet Grace and technique are demonstrated in this Discover Dance! series showcasing the up-and-coming dancers of the world-renowned ballet academy. 12pm at The Dance Centre. Tickets $14 at
Painting Spring听Portray the changing colours of the season in this step-by-step watercolour class led by Susan Pearson. 10am at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Tickets $195 for 5 classes at
Climate Revolution听In this documentary screening of How to Let Go of the World and Love All The Things Climate Can鈥檛 Change, director Josh Fox attempts to find hope in the face of climate change. 6:30pm at SFU Woodward鈥檚. Tickets $15 at
Music
Sal Ferreras听The critically-acclaimed percussionist performs Drum Heat, an electrifying concert of jazz and world music in this fundraising concert for Arts Umbrella. 7pm at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets from $20 at
Social
Fintech Panel Join expert panelists to discuss the rise of fintech, the integration of new and innovative technologies within financial services, and the future of digital finance. Tickets $45 at听
Out of Town
West 麻豆传媒映画Carnival听Gather the whole family for thrilling rides and tasty bites at this four-generation, family-operated travelling carnival. 3pm at Ambleside Park. Tickets $35 at the gate.
